MOUNTAIN & LIFT STATUS

Conditions report for Winter Carnival Saturday, March 14, 2026
Operating Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM

Good morning everyone and welcome to Winter Carnival 2026. We were determined to be able to be open today come hell or high water and, well, It seems the universe took us a little too literally. The rain may be taking its toll on our base but we’re not about to let it crush our spirits, we’ve got a party to throw. We do not, unfortunately, have enough snow for the Dummy Downhill or the snow sculpture competition today but there are still plenty of festivities to enjoy including our famous fireworks. As an added bonus we should be seeing a little bit of new snow falling in the early morning hours before the day gives way to partly sunny skies.

Grooming continues to be rather limited in the steeper terrain due to low snow levels but otherwise remains consistent with what has been getting groomed recently. Surfaces are likely to be soft and fun. As the snowpack continues to shrink please be aware that marked, unmarked, and hidden hazards exist, ride with caution, and always, always scout before you send it!

First time up since we put our new system in? All riders must now create a profile online and purchase a reloadable $5 RFID card to ride. Once your profile has been set up you will be able to purchase tickets online that load directly to your card and sign our waiver. No need to wait in line at the mountain! On your first visit simply scan and print your pass at one of our convenient Ski-osks.

The snow is not super deep yet but it is never too soon to learn about deep snow safety. Want to learn more? Check out deepsnowsafety.org.

Are you a first-time rider? Want to brush up on safer ways to load lifts and move around the mountain? Check out discoversnow.org and give yourself a better, safer start.
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Base (as of 2 AM): 16 inches
New Snow: We have received no new snow since yesterday.

Forecast as of 2 AM (Most recent NOAA spot weather here.)
Forecast is for the top of Manzanita at 5000 ft. elevation.
Breezy with a chance of snow then partly sunny. Winds will die down going into the evening hours.

Snow Forecast: Less than one inch today, no snow accumulation expected tonight.

Wind: West 13 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 34 miles per hour today and 5 to 9 miles per hour tonight becoming light and variable.

Temperature
Overnight: Low of 29°
Today: High of 35°
Tonight: Low of 21°

Grooming continues to be rather limited in the steeper terrain due to low snow levels but otherwise remains consistent with what has been getting groomed recently. Surfaces are likely to be soft and fun. As the snowpack continues to shrink please be aware that marked, unmarked, and hidden hazards exist, ride with caution, and always, always scout before you send it!

Also check out our full weather sensor page and full picture page courtesy of Santiam Pass Ski Patrol for the most up-to-date, site-specific information.

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There are no reservations or passes required to park at Hoodoo. Parking is on a first come, first served basis but please do not arrive before 7 AM on snow days to allow snow removal crews to clear the parking lot.

Camping at Hoodoo is by reservation only and is not first come, first served. Please make a reservation to camp at SkiHoodoo.com.

Hoodoo does not require an Oregon Sno-Park Permit to park in our parking lot, however, Oregon Sno-Park Permits are required to park along the access road or at nearby Ray Benson and Santiam Sno-Parks.

There is currently no sledding allowed anywhere on the Hoodoo property.

*Please note this page is written by a Hoodoo Groomer. While getting you the latest information is quite important, getting terrain prepped and ready for you takes precedence. On days when the grooming is challenging or it is snowing like crazy this report may come out later in the morning.

Keep checking this page for the latest updates and conditions and don’t forget to do that thing that you do Hoodoo!

Grooming Information for Saturday, March 14, 2026

Trail	Difficulty/Color	Status	Groomed	Night Ski
OVER EASY, LOWER (Below top of Manzanita)	EASIER	OPEN
HESITATION	EASIER	OPEN
THREE CREEKS	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
BLUE VALLEY	EASIER	OPEN
FRANK'S FLIGHT	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
BIG DIPPER, LOWER (TOP OF THE WALL to BLUE VALLEY)	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
HEADWALL	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
TOP OF THE WALL	EASIER	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 1	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 2	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 3	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY ROAD	EASIER	OPEN
HOME RUN	EASIER	OPEN
RV ROW	EASIER	OPEN
OVER EASY, UPPER (Hoodoo Summit to RED ROAD)	EASIER	OPEN
IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, UPPER (Hoodoo Summit to OVER EASY)	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
MAMBO	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
DIVE	DIFFICULT	OPEN
GRANDSTAND	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
FACE	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
OVER EASY, MIDDLE (RED ROAD to top of Manzanita)	EASIER	OPEN
BIG DIPPER, UPPER (RED ROAD to TOP OF THE WALL)	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
SCHUSS CHUTE	EASIER	OPEN
RED ROAD	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
MIDWAY FLATS	EASIER	OPEN
CHUCK'S BACKSIDE	DIFFICULT	CLOSED
CRATER	DIFFICULT	CLOSED
ART'S ALLEY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
GRIPPER	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
ANGEL'S FLIGHT	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
DOOBA'S DESCENT	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
SLALOM COURSE	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
RED VALLEY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
MIDWAY VALLEY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
CATCHLINE	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
TINY TREAT	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
LEAP OF FAITH	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
HODAG'S HORN	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
DANTE'S VISION	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, LOWER (below OVER EASY)	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
RABBIT RUN	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
HODAG'S TAIL	EASIER	CLOSED

*Days may vary depending on snow pack conditions. For more details, visit the Autobahn page.